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  • 2013 LMC Express

    Wed, Aug 21

    Boston, MA

  • Virtual Show

    Mon, Sep 16 - Sat, Sep 21

  • 2013 Dealer Exchange

    Wed, Oct 2 - Thu, Oct 3

    Charlotte, NC

  • LMC 2013 Forest Products & Building Materials Expo

    Thu, Nov 14 - Fri, Nov 15

    Philadelphia, PA

  • LMC 2014 Annual Meeting

    Wed, Mar 5 - Fri, Mar 7

    Tampa, FL

  • LMC 2015 Annual Meeting

    Wed, Mar 4 - Fri, Mar 6

    Las Vegas, NV


 

Building Business Together.™

Building Business Together.™
Rooted in the original coming together during the Great Depression, LMC has a strong camaraderie that has extended through the years. LMC started with just thirty-five independent lumber dealers in 1935, Building Business Together. Today LMC is made up of family and employee owned operations from coast to coast including the Bahamas and Hawaii. LMC is proud to be a strong force in the building material industry for over seventy five years.
The top independent dealers in the country share many of the same characteristics: Knowledgeable, strong supporter in the community, and very passionate about their industry. These are the lumber and building material dealers who work with LMC's professional staff and leading suppliers & mills to stay on top of trends and ahead of market conditions. Together with LMC, dealers collaborate and make purchasing decisions that have the ability to move the market. With over 1,200 locations nationwide, the collective power of LMC dealers is well respected and recognized as leaders in the LBM industry.
LMC Dealers stand the test of time. From generation to generation this group of independent lumber and building material dealers are always thinking about what's next and constantly improving. The entrepreneurial spirit is as evident in meeting today's business climate as it was when their businesses were founded. LMC Dealers typically are the majority of the ProSales 100 and consistently rank high in Home Channel Retailer Scoreboard.

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Industry News...

Another day, another home builder IPO or two

Wed, Jun 19

The expected, but nevertheless stunning, Initial Public Offering parade among private home building companies (not to mention public companies, housing-related manufacturers, supply chain, and materials providers) continues. New Home Co. filed preliminary Securities & Exchange S1 documents on Friday, and Newport Beach, Calif.-based City Ventures plans to raise $150 million via its IPO.

Mystery Inspector: Huge Safety FAIL—Nails That Go Ouch

Wed, Jun 19

FAIL!

Five Regional Home Building Companies Could Be For Sale

Tue, Jun 18

Interest could be strong among buyers seeking builders with reputable brands and decent lot inventories.

Hy-Lite Decorative Glass Windows

Wed, Jun 19

Hy-Lite's decorative glass windows offer an attractive appearance and maintain bathroom privacy for a budget-friendly cost.

The Weyerhaeuser portfolio: what's a 2015 lot worth today?

Tue, Jun 18

Let's take a BUILDER PULSE look "under the hood" a bit at the assets that Weyerhaeuser announced yesterday it would explore strategic options.

Developer Forms Infrastructure Financing Division

Tue, Jun 18

The new venture will focus mainly on the western U.S.

Looking for Room in All the Right Spaces

Mon, Jun 17

It’s not what you’ve got; it’s how you use it. These four plans offer streamlined layouts with a minimum of dead spaces like extra hallways and little-used formal rooms. Instead, your buyers get hardworking, highly functional layouts.

Weyerhaeuser's five gem home building portfolio's on the block ... who will buy?

Mon, Jun 17

In a series of strategic announcements this morning, Weyerhaeuser, issued stock, announced a succession plan, and, most importantly, a move to "maximize the potential" of its WRECO portfolio of five home building operators--Maracay, Pardee, Quadrant, Trendmaker, and Winchester. Who'll land this crown-jewel set of assets and operational stand-outs? Let's have a look.

Kitchen Trends that Bring the Heat

Fri, Jun 14

A hot orange finish from Bertazzoni, hot water through the fridge door, and a clever solution for wall oven installation are among the latest trends in kitchen appliances.

Standard Pacific Buys 3,000 Lots

Fri, Jun 14

The California builder buys Florida and North Carolina land and communities from Centerline Homes, essentially all the residential assets of the Florida-based builder.

A California Builder Sees Rebuilding Teardowns in Its Future

Thu, Jun 13

RSI Development uses a manufacturing process to complete houses in three to four months and offers customers locked-in pricing that starts at around $90,000.

Impact-Resistant Designs for Tornado and Hurricane Zones, Part 2: Wood Framing

Thu, Jun 13

Resources for wood frame construction in high-wind and tornado zones.

Continuing Coverage: Oklahoma Tornado

Wed, Jun 12

A roundup of coverage on the 2013 Oklahoma tornado tragedy.

How to Pay for Building a Tornado Safe Room

Wed, Jun 12

On its website, FEMA says there are grants and other funding opportunities available for people who want to build a safe room in their home. Community development grants, FHA financing, and FEMA grants can help you pay for the construction in 12 states.

FourPlans: Upscale Empty Nests

Tue, Jun 11

Downsizing doesn’t have to mean stripped-down. These one-story plans (good for aging-in-place) are filled with thoughtful details like big islands in the kitchen, gorgeous stone siding, and great outdoor spaces.

Dynamic Dual

Wed, Jun 12

0713-success-photo_edited-hero_edited-2(90) Two home builders work together in friendly competition to sell new homes in a community pulled out of mothballs.

Top 15 Design Trends in Single-Family Living

Tue, Jun 11

New A new list of lifestyle and design trends details what consumers want in a home now and in years to come.

SolarCity Offers Builders Zero-Down Financing for Solar Energy Systems

Fri, Jun 7

Demand for residential solar energy continues to rise in certain markets, along with demand for financing.

Who Will Rebuild Oklahoma?

Thu, Jun 6

Builders in Moore, Okla. and the surrounding area are too busy to help the city rebuild after devastating tornados ripped through the town and surrounding area.

Millennials Want High-Tech Options and Multigen Spaces

Thu, Jun 6

Millennials want high-tech options and multigenerational spaces in their new homes.